Bois D'Argent

Similar to Oud Ispahan and Ambre Nuit, the new formulation of the new Bois d'Argent hit me in a different way than the original release. Fortunately, Fragrantica got the notes quite correct for this - it smells simple yet complex, smoky yet comforting, powdery yet masculine. Scent: 7/10 Very good The new release was visibly less complex than the original, but deserves its own merits nonetheless. The dry, peppery burst in the beginning can be off-putting for some (which is due to the smoky Myrrh that remains at the heart of the fragrance), but it very soon calms down into mysterious cloud of incense that is guaranteed to be inoffensive. This is, by no means, a claim that Bois d'Argent is commonplace and banal in taste. Like other Dior Privee fragrances, this fragrance shines with its myrrh and iris through its simplicity of composition and depth of its ingredients. It seems to be telling every nose explicitly of its unrivalled quality and scent profile. This fragrance is linear, but not in a bad way. In fact, this is the kind of fragrance I'd rather have it linear. Projection/Silage: 5/10 As the name of this fragrance suggests, it is supposed to invoke images of dark woods and mystery (not enigma). This is in no way meant to pack a punch. For the initial two to three hours, the fragrance projects decently at arm's length, then steadily dies down into a skin scent through the rest of its longevity. Longevity: 8/10 Excellent This is yet another example of how misleading a fragrance can last just because it's soft. I had specially asked a friend of mine eight hours after my spray routine, and he commented that he could still smell it while walking beside me. It may have seemed to have settled into a skin scent at the fifth hour onwards, but you have to keep the olfactory fatigue in mind (especially when we're looking at resinous compounds, like myrrh and oppoponax). On my skin, it lasts up to 13 hours (minimal sweating). Versatility: 8/10 Excellent As long as you are not in T shirt and shorts, this fragrance will complement the image that you're looking for without a doubt. I see this scent as reflective of an underground intellectual working against and undermining the lowly expectations of his/her contemporaries. So if you're outgoing and warm in disposition, this might not be suitable for your image since this does exude some sort of confident aloofness and morbidity. Overall: 7/10 Very Good I admit that I'm not a fan of iris-based fragrances - Dior Homme Intense never seemed live up to my olfactory expectation, and so do many iris fragrances in the market because I'm more fond of rich, oriental fragrances. But man, Bois d'Argent is probably the iris that I'd not mind in my collection. It is soon becoming my go-to daily fragrance for casual occasions as a mark of personality.

Some time ago I got a sample of Bois d'Argent from my DIOR boutique and I found the scent very intriguing so I went on to buy a 250 ml bottle. But when I started to wear it I noticed that it did not last long at all, I was crushed and disappointed to say the least. One day I was looking for something new to wear in my perfume samples collection and came across a 1 ml Orto Parisi Bergamask which smelled pleasantly citrusy and I wore it to work. I was so happy to have found a strong perfume that I could potentially buy. But boy, was I wrong... Thoughout the day Bergamask seemed to get louder and louder, to the point of being obnoxious as the scent lingered in the room even after I left. I could not wait to get home and wash it off. The next day I went back to my Bois d'Argent and this time everything fell into place, I could really appreciate the subtle elegance, the whispering whiffs, the fleeting beauty of this fragrance. Warm like a summer breeze, soft like the sunrays from behind the trees. Creamy like it naturally belongs to your skin. Maybe I've gotten lucky but I have no issues with the longevity, after 5 sprays it literally last a full work day. I do believe this scent is very ethereal as it seems hover right above the skin and never really grounds itself onto it, and therefore it can be mistaken as being weak. But it's not, at least not on me. Rediscovering Bois d'Argent has fueled my interest in DIOR and I think I'm ready for my next Privée line purchase.

Definitely need to chime in here. Such a controversial fragrance. I bought it recently and have given it 2 weeks now after constant wearing.. 250ml bottle. so, my verdict... Its complicated... and maybe thats Bois D'argents charm. Who actually knows whats going on here. Every time I wear this I'm not sure what I'm getting, how it dries down, whats happening to the sillage, what I get up top, how long it lasts. Its so complicated. I'm still not sure if I even love it. BUT, thats it, thats this fragrance and I have 250mls of it to get to know it. I get everyones argument. I feel sometimes its weak, weak in projection and performance yet sometimes I get a random waft 7 hours later out of nowhere. sometimes I feel I cant smell it on skin yet, the sillage is drifting down the street past my scent bubble as someone will make a passing comment. The smell??? well up front its complicated. All things considered, it does smell premium for sure. On my skin I get gritty Patchouli/Myrrh heavy for 1 hour with droplets of sweetness and powder but by no means an iris feel for me, then I'm not sure what happens. The smell is super complicated to describe leaning into the dry down, I still have no idea what it dries down into; as I cant get a enough projection to figure out what it is. hence the complication. Fascinating fragrance. if you got $470 AUS (250ml) to drop then by all means go for it. Its a journey. I'm still not sure where its going, but I'm excited nonetheless!!!!

I would want to smell this in heaven. Without talking notes- what this SMELLS like to me; a cloud of BARELY sweet caramel enveloping your skin. It’s just incredible. The iris and musk create the cloud or bubble around your skin with the myrrh and what can be perceived as the ‘floral notes’ listed (I actually feel it less floral notes and more Iris style notes). The myrrh is sweet but not overly so, the musk is not animalic at all, the iris is ever so slightly floral and has no lipstick vibe. Literally a delicious, subtle, yet SEDUCTIVE scent. Unisex, but I find more masculine. Scent - 9.5/10 Again, what I want to smell like in heaven. No matter what I wear for the day, I am taking a whiff of the bottle cap of this frag every single day. Longevity - 8/10 I get 7-8 hours on my skin. Sure, it is subtle, but it’s supposed to be; basically a 2nd skin that makes you ever so slightly sweeter and DRASTICALLY more alluring. My bottle is 2020, and it lasts a full work day. Sillage / Projection - 7/10 It becomes a skin scent after 2 hours with arms length projection during that time- however I get compliments on it past the 4 hour mark, on many occasions- May go blind to the smell unless I’m looking for it maybe? Overall - 9/10 It’s expensive but smells absolutely beautiful. Not exactly sure how Francis Kurkdjian will be able to do better, but I’m curious to smell!

I own this fragrance, and wear it often, yet I still find it difficult to describe. Here goes: Sophisticated, Classic, Shape-shifter, Totally unique Opening: Champagne, juniper, cypress burst fading to buttery iris and medicinal/sour elemi. Drydown: Warm and sweet (honey) -OR- Aloof and resinous (myrrh) -OR- Vanilla -OR- Patchouli -OR- Shiny leather -OR- Powdery musk -OR- ...A combination thereof Bois D’Argent is a crowd pleaser, but still manages to smell unique and new (at least in the USA, where it is relatively unknown.) I think it certainly is a *masterpiece,* but it is an incredibly nuanced and ever-changing scent. It changes based on weather, on your mood, on the humidity, on the amount of empty space in the bottle... It can be borderline gourmand, a smoky club scent, a cozy at home scent, a sexy soccer mom scent, or a super-rich rapper scent. I have tried both the 2004 original and the 2018 reformulation (of which I own the giant bottle.) They ARE different by maybe a margin of 10%. I personally think the 2004 smells better (lighter, more unusual). The 2018 is sweeter/ more ambery, but performance is 100x better than the 2004. Happy to own the 2018.